LONGi delivers climate action solutions in support of global commitment to renewable energy and energy efficiency
DUBAIUnited Arab Emirates, December 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi), the world’s largest producer of solar photovoltaic energy, today concluded an active week at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) COP28 summit. At the annual event, LONGi announced several major partnerships and new initiatives, including a pioneering three-year partnership with UNHCR, the United Nations Refugee Agency, to transform the agency’s logistics center into facilities solarized.
“The conclusion of COP28 marks the beginning of a transformative journey for LONGi and its new partners as we jointly champion sustainable development, energy equity and environmental resilience globally,” said Li Zhenguo, Founder and Chairman of LONGi. climate challenges and fostering a more environmentally friendly and equitable future through both the research and development of solar technology and our sustainability partnerships and commitments.
The need to adopt renewable energy in all nations was the focus of the summit. Some 123 countries have signed the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge, which commits to “tripling global installed renewable energy generation capacity to at least 11,000 GW by 2030.” As part of this commitment, countries also pledged to place “the principle of energy efficiency as ‘first fuel’ at the heart of policymaking, planning and major investment decisions.”
Throughout the event, LONGi’s activities reinforced the opportunities solar energy offers to all countries and the company’s position as a leader in sustainable development using clean energy to provide powerful energy. affordable large-scale solar. Company leaders shared LONGi’s vision to implement sustainable development and its commitment to “energy equity”, including a “Green Power+ Green Hydrogen” initiative to make the world carbon neutral.
LONGi shared examples of how the company is promoting “energy equity” in developing countries and provided information on groundbreaking solar projects in Saudi Arabia And Qatar which highlight the transformation potential of clean energies in the Middle East. Vice-president of LONGi Dennis Elle also participated in the “Business Action to Promote Just Transformation” panel organized by the UN Global Compact, highlighting how businesses are actively participating in the global energy transition.
Also in line with the Global Renewables and Energy Efficiency Pledge, LONGi has published its third white paper on climate action at: COP28. LONGi reports having reduced operational emissions per unit of revenue by almost 40% in 2022, demonstrating that significant emissions reduction is possible through investment in clean energy. Additionally, the report highlights that 47% of LONGi’s total electricity consumption now comes from sustainable alternatives, eliminating approximately 2.5 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions. Additionally, LONGi has also committed to achieving 100% annual renewable electricity supply by 2028 to 2030, demonstrating its strong commitment to sustainable energy practices.
“This is a critical moment that requires a collective effort from individuals, governments and businesses to address the challenge of climate change,” Li Zhenguo said. “Solar energy will continue to play a crucial role, and LONGi is ready to answer this call by not only meeting the demands of the present, but also meeting the challenges of tomorrow.
About LONGi
Founded in 2000, LONGi is committed to being the global leader in solar technology, focusing on customer-driven value creation for comprehensive energy transformation.
Under its mission of “making the most of solar energy to build a green world”, LONGi has devoted itself to technological innovation and established five business segments, covering wafer cells and modules mono silicon, commercial and industrial distributed solar solutions, green energy solutions and hydrogen equipment. The company has been honing its capabilities to deliver green energy and has, more recently, also adopted green hydrogen products and solutions to support carbon-free global development. www.longi.com
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